Hide

Try to pick an area that gives you other options of escape, such as a window or second door.

Lock the door or block entry to your hiding place.

Silence your cell phone (including vibrate mode) and remain quiet.

Fight

Fight as a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger.

Attempt to incapacitate the shooter

Act with as much physical aggression as possible.

Improvise weapons, or throw items at the active shooter.

If you are able to remove the weapon, secure it and separate yourself from it.

Commit to your actions — your life depends on it.

This video was funded by the Department of Homeland Security. It depicts a dramatization of an active shooter scenario at the workplace as experts offer informative commentary in reference to survival techniques. This six-minute training video was produced with a federal grant by the city of Houston, which received $3.6 million in total funding to research and produce a series of training videos.

Information you should provide to BUPD or 911 operator

Location of active shooter and victims

Number of shooters

Physical description of shooter(s)

Number of and type of weapon being used

Number of potential victims in location

What to do when help arrives

Remain calm and follow officer’s instructions.

Immediately raise hands and spread fingers.

Keep hands visible at all times.

Avoid making quick movements toward officers, or holding onto them for safety.

Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling.

Do not stop to ask officers for help or directions when evacuating — just proceed in the direction from which officers are entering premises.

Please Note: The first officers to arrive on the scene will not stop to help the injured. Expect rescue teams to follow initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove the injured.

Once you have reached a safe location, you likely be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control, and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Do not leave the area until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.